Jerusalem
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has been operating in Israel since 1982 and began its Palestinian work in 1994. With an Israeli-Palestinian team in a joint office in Jerusalem the foundation aims to be a platform of innovation for enhancing freedom in society, strengthening dialogue with the European Union and contributing to the advancement of Israeli-Palestinian dialogue. Together with our partners, we want to strengthen liberal values like the rule of law, respect of human dignity with civil and human rights, market economy principles and entrepreneurship and a democratic culture of tolerance and pluralism.
News
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Cross-Border Dialogue on Liberal Values
In a time of growing geopolitical tension and polarization, a delegation of Israeli liberal politicians embarked on a week-long journey to Brussels and Berlin to deepen dialogue with European allies.
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Requests For Proposals
In order to conduct our projects in 2025, the FNF Jerusalem Office requires proposals from potential service providers and partners. Please contact us if you want to apply for any of the following.
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From Resilience to Leadership
Together with our partners at the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo, we are proud to mark the conclusion of the second cycle of our Resilience Workshop Series for Arab Students.
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Understanding Jerusalem’s Volatile Reality
Our joint publication with the Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research: a comprehensive study that sheds light on one of the most sensitive flashpoints in the Israeli-Palestinian context.
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FNF Jerusalem joining Freedom Games in Poland
It was a great pleasure and honour to organise a panel discussion during the Freedom Games in Lodz, Poland. The Freedom Games conference brings together Liberals from across Europe.
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Global Power Shifts
This paper addresses the increasingly close relations between Russia and Iran, particularly since Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine. The new power dynamic is a crucial element in Russia's strategic alignment with systemic partners to redefine the international world order. Specifically, Iran's production and delivery of UAVs in support of Russia's war objectives in Ukraine have shifted the power balance from Iran's weaker position to an exchange now occurring on almost equal footing.
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The Gaza war in a Nutshell
The Hamas terrorist attack on the 7th of October shook Israeli society to its core. After years of failing to negotiate peace, many Israelis settled for security. Now, with neither peace nor security, a divided and traumatized Israel faces its darkest hour. It is still too early to predict how or when the war will end, but certain steps can already be taken to improve the post-war reality.
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Requests For Proposals
In order to conduct our projects in 2025, the FNF Jerusalem Office requires proposals from potential service providers and partners. Please contact us if you want to apply for any of the following.
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Remembering October 7th
14 months ago, Hamas terrorists brutally attacked Israel on the 7th of October 2023. Ariel Segal, senior political advisor to Yair Lapid, chairman of Yesh Atid, Israel's liberal party, shares her thoughts.
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Young Palestinian East Jerusalemites in Israeli Academia
A precise analysis of the increasing enrollment of East Jerusalem Palestinian students in Israeli higher education institutions in recent years and examines the impact of the ongoing war on the trend.
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Celebrating International Youth Day
We are pleased to work with the Palestinian Youth Forum for Freedom and Democracy (PYFD) in hosting the conference, "Challenges of Palestinian Youth," held at the Palestine Red Crescent Society.
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From Memory to Action – How to Act when Never Again is Now?
Since the October 7th Hamas terror attacks, the world has been witnessing a new dimension of antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiments, which indeed makes us wonder, whether Never Again is not already here and now.
This was one of the main questions in our panel discussion, in collaboration with the Rubinstein Center for Constitutional Challenges at the Reichman University in Herzliya, to which we invited leading thought leaders from Germany, Great Britain and Poland.
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An Identity Crisis for Israeli Liberals
Since Netanyahu’s religious nationalist government came to power at the end of 2022, the foundations of Israeli democracy have been under attack. Many liberals are calling for the government to resign. The Israel-Gaza war has not only changed the political landscape in Israel, but it also opened up a conflict between liberal individualism and illiberal collectivism. The international community is divided - and Israeli liberals are struggling to find their place.
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Never Again: How do Collective Traumas form Constitutional and International Order?
The Imperative of “Never Again” established a new international order and constitutional standards after the Second World War and the unprecedented genocide of the Jews in Europe. How have these traumatic experiences affected victims and perpetrators, their following generations, their perceptions of right and wrong? How are traumas of the past reflected in constitutional frameworks, our national narratives and identities and what role do they play in new conflicts?
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Publication: Global Power Shifts
This paper addresses the increasingly close relations between Russia and Iran, particularly since Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine. The new power dynamic is a crucial element in Russia's strategic alignment with systemic partners to redefine the international world order.
Specifically, Iran's production and delivery of UAVs in support of Russia's war objectives in Ukraine have shifted the power balance from Iran's weaker position to an exchange now occurring on almost equal footing.
Social Media
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🏆 Future Holders Update: We Have The Winners! At the Future Holders Greentech Grand Finale, diverse voices from across Israel turned everyday climate challenges into AI-powered solutions. 👏 Meet the winners: 🥇 Green Shelf – Marketplace for used schoolbooks | Teamwork Award 🥇 Ecostreetlight – Smart energy-saving lights for schools | Impact Award 🥇 Rewater – Efficient water pump rentals | Innovation Award 🥇 Seconed Fashion – Second-hand fashion app | Proof of Concept Award For us, all 8 teams are champions. From recycling apps to eco-packaging, AI for food waste, and smart air-purifying plants — these girls proved that curiosity, creativity, and cooperation know no boundaries. We want to thank Future Holders, our dedicated mentors, and our jury for helping shape tomorrow’s changemakers. #GirlsInTech
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FNF Jerusalem is looking for the following service provider for our projects in 2025: Service Provider for the Production of another season of our "Speaking Freely" podcast. (Deadline: June 24th, 2025) for more information: https://www.freiheit.org/Jerusalem
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🎙️ SAHAFATI TWO: Empowering Women’s Voices in Media We’re proud to celebrate the successful conclusion of SAHAFATI TWO — a joint initiative with NISAA FM to support young female Palestinian journalists. Through three intensive workshops, participants explored the intersections of gender, communication, and leadership — and gained tools to shape a more inclusive, representative media landscape. From storytelling to production, these young women amplified their voices — and with them, the values of freedom, individuality, and equal opportunity. This is what a liberal, tolerant future sounds like. 🎧✨ #WomenInMedia
